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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.04, 137.96 and 84.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.04, 137.96 and 84.28 is: 126.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.04 : 137.96 = 84.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.04/137.96 = 84.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.04x = 137.96 × 84.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.04x = 11,627.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,627.27/92.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.33

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